Built at the height of the Incan civilization in what is now Peru, Machu Picchu was rediscovered one hundred years ago on 24 July, 1911.
22 July 2011
One hundred years after it was discovered, some architectural treasures are still overlooked.
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22 July 2011
Balanced across 24 giant rock formations that reach nearly 400m into the sky are ancient monasteries, visible through the clouds.
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15 July 2011
US Prohibition left behind plenty of colourful history for travellers to explore today.
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08 July 2011
Trailer travel took off as a leisure activity in the 1920s. Of course, "leisure" was a generous term — early trailers were primitive and labour-intensive.
07 July 2011
Pack your compass, shoe your donkey and follow in the footsteps of famous wild explorers.
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07 July 2011
A lifetime is not long enough to see all Rome has to offer. Start at the beginning of history, with ruins, frescos and churches that have stood the test of time.
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06 July 2011
Two new websites are helping travellers explore iconic destinations from US history in more depth.
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06 July 2011
Ten remarkable places across the UK where you can relive the dramatic events that took place there long ago.
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06 July 2011
The world will seem to stop spinning as you sail slowly down the Amazon, see the Serengeti National Park by balloon or crouch within a whisper of mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
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06 July 2011
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